Australia’s brick industry is worth $2.8 billion and employs over 30,000 Australians.
Think Brick Australia represents Australia’s clay brick and paver manufacturers.
Our mission is to be the credible voice of the clay brick and paver industry.
Our industry strategy focuses on advocacy, sustainability, technical assistance, research, engagement and education on clay brick and paver products.
Our advocacy work involves fostering strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, and industry committees to actively shape policies that promote sustainable and innovative brick solutions.
By engaging with specifiers, builders, and certifiers, we aim to champion the benefits of brick construction, advocating for its durability, energy efficiency, and versatility.
Through proactive representation on industry committees, Think Brick Australia endeavours to influence decision-making processes, ensuring the ongoing recognition and adoption of bricks as a pre-eminent building material.
Think Brick Australia plays an active role in leading the brick industry towards net-zero carbon emissions by promoting sustainable sourcing, energy efficient manufacturing and advocating for future-focused, durable design.
Emphasising resilience, we aim to showcase the sustainable benefits of clay brickwork in contemporary Australian design.
We are in the process of releasing our industry sustainability roadmaps, which will outline the practices being undertaken by our members to reduce their carbon footprint into the future.
Think Brick Australia publishes comprehensive technical manuals and factsheets, ensuring industry stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information on masonry design.
We have reinforced this commitment by maintaining a technical hotline, providing fast assistance to technical inquiries, supporting engineers, architects and builders in navigating challenges effectively.
Think Brick Australia actively participates in Standards Australia committees, contributing expertise to initiate positive changes in legislation, ensuring the highest standards and best practices are employed in the Australian construction industry.
Think Brick Australia is dedicated to advancing the industry's knowledge base, with a particular focus on reducing the embodied carbon in clay brick production. We have taken a lead role in ground-breaking research initiatives, including the development of an industry decarbonisation roadmap, guiding the industry toward more sustainable practices.
Collaborating closely with Australian universities, Think Brick Australia is currently engaged in thermal modelling research, fostering innovation in brick construction in line with new enhanced energy efficiency requirements.
Think Brick Australia remains actively engaged with industry by promoting resilient and contemporary Australian design through initiatives such as the Think Brick Awards, recognising and celebrating excellence in brick construction.
We further facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange by hosting the Think Brick podcast, featuring architects and industry experts sharing valuable insights on innovative masonry design. Think Brick Australia retains a dynamic online presence through our social media, fostering connections and disseminating industry updates.
Additionally, Think Brick Australia hosts Engineering Design Forum events, providing a platform for collaborative discussions among professionals to advance engineering practices in the brick construction sector.
Think Brick Australia is dedicated to empowering its members through comprehensive online learning modules, offering accessible and up-to-date resources to enhance industry knowledge.
We regularly offer university lectures on masonry design around Australia, fostering a strong connection between academic insight and practical application.
Think Brick Australia extends its commitment to industry education through nationwide member roadshows, providing valuable industry updates and fostering a collaborative environment for continuous learning and professional development.